Chic and Sophisticated -How to Copy Audrey Hepburn’s Style
How to copy Audrey Hepburn’s style: circular skirts, a slim belt, a white blouse and ballet pumps from the 1950s, and her simple hair with a short fringe.
Sometimes simple beauty is the best. And who summed up simple, chic beauty better than Audrey Hepburn herself?
Still: Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Paramount Pictures
More than half a century after she first caught public attention, winning her first Oscar in 1954, Audrey is still a fashion icon. It was shortly after this time that she became Hubert de Givenchy’s muse. It was Givenchy who designed her famous film outfits too, like the stunning dresses she wore for Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
But what made her so iconic? Why do people try to recreate her style to this day?
The secret is in the simplicity. She found a style that suited her and pretty much stuck to those items of clothing. In the 1950s it was her pretty circular skirts. The 1960s saw a ‘shift’ in her style, to the shift dresses that Louis Vuitton later brought back into fashion. As Audrey got older she kept her beauty and grace by keeping her clothing, hair and make-up, you guessed it, simple.
Iconic style
To copy the Audrey Hepburn look, focus on the 1950s. Audrey was naturally very slim, but you don’t need her boyish frame to copy her style. Just concentrate on the basics.
First, focus on your waistline. Audrey had a tiny waist, but she also wore belts to show it off. Look online and in vintage emporiums for circular skirts (the name refers to the cut). This cut is super flattering for all shapes and sizes. If you are copying Audrey, you will want the length to finish either just below the knee or at mid-calf. Team it with flat ballet pumps or classic vintage courts, and don’t forget a slim belt at the waist. Wear it with a simple white blouse, tucked in, with the sleeves rolled up.
For her evening look, go for a dress with a fitted strapless bodice that flares at the waist, or a floor-length wiggle dress with a slash neck for something a little less innocent.
Hair
Audrey’s hair was always super simple. Blow-dry your hair straight and add a serum for that all-important shine. If you are dedicated to this look, you will need a short straight fringe, cut at least an inch above your eyebrows. The next step is to make a side parting and put your hair in a bun at the back of your head. Fix it with pins and a spritz of hairspray.
